Exclusive - UK: Whyte & Mackay CEO departs

Whyte & Mackay confirmed the departure of John Beard to just-drinks today

Whyte & Mackay's CEO has left the company, just-drinks can exclusively reveal.

John Beard has “left the business”, a spokesperson for the Scotch whisky producer confirmed earlier today (8 August). The company declined to comment further on the matter, and no-one was available at Whyte & Mackay when contacted by just-drinks this morning.

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